So Many Business Opportunities, Which One Should You Choose?

| Posted: 30-08-2007 | Comments: 0 | Views: 11 | Rating: (50)

(?)

Beware of the Fluff. They seem like great companies, they have a good sales pitch and their comp plan looks good too. They have big corporate offices and have been around for years. Isn’t that good? Any company out there that sells products like lotions, potions, pills, miracle juices or miracle gas saving products usually doesn’t work for the average person for many reasons.

Those companies usually make most of their money from you, the distributor, not from selling the products. They have you on auto ship, so you are their income.

They only pay about 2% to 15% so many levels deep. They will tell you that when you fill the matrix, you won’t have to do anything and you’ll be making 20 to 40k a month. The truth is, there are so many loop holes to their comp plans that no body ever reaches those levels. You either will have too many people on your left, but not enough on your right side to make the higher level payouts. They tell you that you need more personal volume and your group volume is fine or vice versa, or my favorite, you had fallout this month, so you no longer qualify for that car bonus we promised you about.

They make you hold home parties to push your crap on your friends. Listen to me…..If I wanted weight loss, I’d go to GNC. If I wanted Lotions, I’d go to CVS, Save on, Nordstrom or Bullocks. If I wanted to put additives in my gas tank, I’d go to Kragen, Chief or Pep Boys and buy a product from STP or Penzoil. You get what I mean….?

They are a copy cat company of the original company. How many companies out there are selling a juice that is based from the Acai Berry, Goji berry or the Mangosteen fruit? How many of those promise to cure cancer? What a joke? Is our society that ignorant that if something actually cured cancer, wouldn’t we want to check it out? How many travel companies are there now? How many fuel additives are there now? How many of those have been shut down? How many make up, skin lotions and vitamin companies are there out there?

It just seems like there is so many junk companies on the internet, how do you what is good and what is not? Some of these companies above actually have a good product, but I would never go in business with them.

So, how do I choose a business that I can profit from and that I can be proud to represent?

When I evaluate a company, I look for these key points. Keep in mind, when I join a company, my #1 goal is to make money and to do it legitimately. I do not want to hurt anyone or rip anyone off. This is what I’ve learned and these guidelines will help you determine what company is right for you.

If you are not making at least 75% of the upfront commission when you make a sale, forget it. This means that you are doing all the work and the company and/or the person above you is making all the money.

If you have to have 1000, 10,000 or 20,000 people in your organization before you make any real money. DO NOT Join. Most people will NEVER get there.

If they teach you to hold home parties and invite all your friends. Run away fast.

If they have a sales pitch 2-3 times a day and only 2-3 training classes per week. This means that the company is more interested in selling you than training you how to make money long term

If you can’t break even or get into profit with 3 sales, forget it.

If you can’t speak with the owners or the corporate office via phone or webinar, Forget it. I like to know who I am doing business with before I will do business with them.

If it is a start up or in pre launch, forget. The chances of these companies becoming the next Amway is about as good as winning the lottery. At least with the lottery, you have a chance to win once or twice a week. You might as well go to Vegas and blow your money on a good time. At least you’ll have some great memories, see a great show and have a great meal.

These are not all the rules for success on the internet, but this is a great guideline to follow when evaluating an internet company.

Rate this Article:

Current: 0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s).

Article Tags: MLM, Network Marketing, Business, Opportunity, EDC Gold, Making Money, Edc, Direct Sales, Passport To Wealth, Home-based, Multilevel Marketing, Cash Gifting

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/home-business-articles/so-many-business-opportunities-which-one-should-you-choose-206116.html

Print article

Send to friend

Publish this Article

Author feedback

About the Author:
Mitchell is a home business consultant with 23+ years experience in home-based business ownership and specializes in \"passive\" income programs and developing multiple income streams. Mitchell\'s articles have been included in several home-based business magazines. He can be reached at http://www.Retire4Good.net

Submitting articles has become one of the most popular means of generating quality backlinks and targeted traffic to your website. Join us today - It's Free!

Article Comments

Add new Comment

All Home-based Opportunities are Scams!!
By: Mario Saldana | 09/05/2008 | Home Business
There is a nasty rumor out there about our industry... "All home-based opportunities are scams!" This rumor keeps people from starting a home-based program and makes others quit their home-based program. With this article I hope to enlighten all readers and possibly offer a rebuttal for you to use when a valuable prospect brings up the "SCAM" issue.

Multiple Income Streams Vs. Program Jumping
By: Mitchell Choy | 04/09/2007 | Home Business
You can boost your home-based income by adding multiple income streams. However, there is a difference between multiple income streams and jumping from one program to the next.

Watch Out for the Scam Artist
By: Mitchell Choy | 04/09/2007 | Online Business
How do we define a scam artist? What traits do you look for when deciding on a business opportunity?

Do MLM Programs Work?
By: Mitchell Choy | 04/09/2007 | Business Opportunities
Do these MLM programs work for the average person? Sure, there are always a few heavy hitters in every business opportunity, but what does a mlm program offer to the average person besides hope.

All Direct Sales Businesses are Scams!
By: Kristen Hendricks | 17/09/2007 | Careers
Are you sick of MLM opportunities getting a bad rap? Read why it only works for a small percentage of the people that try it. I'll give you a hint, it's not the company.

MLM - Network Marketing Companies - are They a Scam?
By: Brian Jones | 27/06/2008 | Internet
Do you believe all MLM - Network Marketing companies are a scam? Can you make money? Are 6 figure incomes possible? You decide...

Looking After a New MLM Member
By: Michael Brymer | 17/01/2007 | Home Business
I got a new member, now what? Imagine if you suddenly got a job in some very busy company but you know nothing about the job!

Is Integrity Lost???
By: Joe Grushkin | 08/01/2008 | Business
Is integrity lost??? I think not...you just get what you think about the most and expect. If you deal with people with integrity, you will always get it in return.

Got a Question? Ask.

Ask the community a question about this article:

Frequently Asked Questions

Does anyone know some good websites where I can ...
By: Rachael24 | 23-07-2008
Does anyone know some good websites where I can find franchise information, particularly in the sports or fitness industry?

Would I be able to get cream business cards
By: Pam | 23-07-2008
Would I be able to get cream business cards

Why do most financial consultants say that Secured ...
By: Johansen8 | 23-07-2008
Why do most financial consultants say that Secured Credit Cards help people get back to life?

What do you call someone who buys a poor business ...
By: Johansen8 | 23-07-2008
What do you call someone who buys a poor business then makes it better and sells it for a higher price? why do most businesses use Citi Business Cards ?

Lottery winner?
By: Jack gambardella | 22-07-2008
Recently i received several notices that i won a euro lottery in the netherlands....A check is ready to be delivered to me at the cost of $800 by a firm called frontier fowarding services of london....First, i would like to know if this authentic and second, has there been any complaints or notices about fraud involving these companies? The lottery no. Is euro-pw v-6.0, i need advise asap. Many thanks......Jack gambardella

Is this a ligite Grooming School
By: Pat morin | 22-07-2008
Need to knoe if this business has a license to operate? Happy Our's Farm Pet Care/ Grooming Academy Sabattus Maine,04280

Q&A Powered by:

Latest Home Business Articles

Buying a Network Marketing System? Save Your Valuable Time and Money! 5 Questions You Must Ask Before You Hand Over Your Credit Card
By: Keya Williams | 24/07/2008
The Renegade System, Magnetic Sponsoring Online? Each of these network marketing system are designed to pay you as you generate leads to grow your business. But how do you know if they are any good OR if they are right for your business? Here are 5 questions to ask yourself (or the creators of these systems) before you pull out the credit card.

Marketing A Business Online
By: Mike Fordham | 24/07/2008
Marketing a business online can be hard work if you are starting from scratch. In addition, if you have no previous experience, it's a problem knowing just how and where to start. And if you have virtually no Internet skills at all, where do you start?

Everything About: Troy Management Ltd
By: Eric Mortensen | 24/07/2008
Troy Management is a new and very innovative concept for everybody who dream about a perfect Home Based Business with the best support ...

Explode Your Adsense Income - Vital Tips
By: Suresh Kumar | 24/07/2008
So you have eagerly decided to join the adsense game in your pursuit of online business success. However for many the process of making money from adsense is not as simple as they may have thought. Many struggle with getting their click through rates up, while others have very low earnings per click.

Turn the Search Engines Into Find Engines
By: Prem Bahadur | 24/07/2008
Designing and building a website can be a thankless task. You spend hours of your time planning, designing and creating the whole site, carefully assembling it into a work of digital art. Having lovingly pored over every word and put heart and soul into a decent navigation system and a well thought out layout, you eagerly publish your site and hold your breath for the torrent of visitors.

Combating Loneliness While Working From Home
By: Chris Simpson | 24/07/2008
Combating loneliness while working from home can be a difficult task. Coming from a professional executive position to a work at home position was a very exciting move for me.

Using Content Sharing Sites with Network Marketing
By: ERIK GIFFORD | 24/07/2008
With a little help from your network marketing friends and a nice content sharing site, you can maximize web traffic and monetization. Learn the simple art of the hyperlink, and avoid spammy, generic pay-per-click advertising sites.

How to Give Your Home Based Business a Boost with Custom T Shirts
By: Ron Subs | 24/07/2008
A home based business can thrive by advertising in the area where it is located. Custom T shirts can be used to get potential customers' attention.

More from Mitchell Choy

Watch Out for the Scam Artist
By: Mitchell Choy | 04/09/2007 | Online Business
How do we define a scam artist? What traits do you look for when deciding on a business opportunity?

Are you Working Too Hard and Showing Too Little for It? Here's the Solution!
By: Mitchell Choy | 14/09/2006 | Business
Tired of the day to day rat race? Do you want to get off the tred mill and start living a great life? Well, here's the solution!

What is the Prosperity Automated System and Why Should you Consider It?
By: Mitchell Choy | 14/09/2006 | Business
Prosperity Automated System is the most advanced program designed to market products and services to millions of people through the internet and sort through the prospects. PAS will then contact and close these prospects through the company team leaders. The PAS business owner does not have to do anything except have a budget for marketing and cashing the checks when sales are made.

5 Keys to Successful Internet Marketing
By: Mitchell Choy | 14/09/2006 | Home Business
Here are 5 key things you must do to be successful at internet marketing.

Boost Your Website Traffic
By: Mitchell Choy | 13/09/2006 | Home Business
Learn several methods for boosting your website traffic.

Article Categories

Article Marketing

Article Notepad

Stop Duplicate Content

Term Papers

Need Help?

Sign up for our email newsletter

Receive updates, enter your email below

Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms Of Use and Privacy Policy | User published content is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
Copyright © 2005-2008 Free Articles by ArticlesBase.com, All rights reserved. (1.76, 17)

So Many Business Opportunities, Which One Should You Choose?

Article Comments

Related Articles

Got a Question? Ask.

Latest Home Business Articles

More from Mitchell Choy

Need Help?

Site Links

Webmasters

Business Info

Sign up for our email newsletter